Strengths: 1) WINDOWS MOBILE2) Small3) Offers both wireless AND bluetooth connectivity4) Large screen 5) Includes a fully functional MP3 player

Weaknesses: 1) Wireless use does affect battery life rather quickly.

Summary: On the plus side:) WINDOWS MOBILE Operating system-- so no real threats for viruses, which is an issue when using wireless internet with other operating systems2) Smaller size and lower weight than competing products3) Offers both wireless AND bluetooth connectivity4) Large screen reduces need for scrolling online (though not entirely eliminated) especially when viewing in landscape mode5) Includes a fully functional MP3 player limited in capacity only by the size of the memory card you want to installOn the minus:1) Wireless use does affect battery life rather quickly... fine if you're basically using wireless to sync online subscriptions via AvantGo or other such services, or viewing a few select pages. Less so if you need to do more intense internet-based work.

Strengths: Windows mobile 6, 256 ROM, music quality is excellent and the battery is long!

Weaknesses: Battery used up quickly while use wireless. NEED A SCROLL BUTTON for ebooks reader!!

Summary: In general, this pocket pc is perfect for general work. I'm a student so this A626 perfectly satisfy all my need. However, I don't know if it was my SD card or the pocket pc, but whenever I turn off the device, and when I turn it on again, the device can't recognize files on SD card. It's kinda annoying that way, but this is awesome pocket pc to start for those who looking for a ppc under $300

Strengths: wireless

Weaknesses: poor quality and support

Summary: I purchased the A626 back in October with an assurance from their tech support people that it would support any bluetooth keyboard. After discovering that there were no bluetooth keyboards availabvle that supported Windows Mobile 6, Asus told me to send back the MyPal to them and they would downgrade the operating system to WM 5. I did this and the unit came back DOA. Another two weeks passed and I finally got the unit back but still cannot find a keyboard that is compatible with the Asus. I\\\\'ve tried the ThinkOutside keyboard and it doesn\\\\'t even work. Asus tech support now says they have asked their

Strengths: Nice display. I like the landscape mode. It has a nice feal to it. Windows Mobile 6 was preloaded on it.

Weaknesses: Only USB1.1. USB syncing cable is only 3' long. Windows Media player volume is too low - even at 100% it isn't very loud. I have frequent Active Sync problems; it won't recognize the device often.

Summary: The SD card will only handle 4GB, so if you want to use this as your primary MP3 player, you can't if you have a lot of music. This ties in with my comment about the volume as well. I plugged it into my car and it wasn't loud enough.